Average
#291 of 457 private schools in VA
Eastern Mennonite School
School · Harrisonburg, VA
A private school in Harrisonburg, VA serving grades Kindergarten – 12th.
801 PARKWOOD DR, Harrisonburg, VA 22802
- 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in VA.
Data not available
View data sources
Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in VA
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Eastern Mennonite School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 42Car-Dependent
- Transit 15Minimal Transit
- Bike 62Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,966/100K
Powered by
FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Harrisonburg), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$62,116
Median home value
$259,500
Median rent
$1,101/mo
College educated
29.5%
Homeownership
55.8%
Poverty rate
16.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 22802; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnick School-harrisonburgPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 3–11 | 0.6 mi | 28 | Compare → |
| Cornerstone Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.2 | PK–9 | 2.9 mi | 107 | Compare → |
| Berea Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.1 | 1–12 | 3.1 mi | 147 | Compare → |
| Calvary Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.3 | K–12 | 4.7 mi | 154 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Eastern Mennonite School is listed in Harrisonburg, VA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Eastern Mennonite School
Eastern Mennonite School is a private school in Harrisonburg, VA, serving approximately 362 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #291 of 457 private schools in VA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Eastern Mennonite School
What grades does Eastern Mennonite School serve?
Eastern Mennonite School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Eastern Mennonite School?
Eastern Mennonite School has an enrollment of approximately 362 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eastern Mennonite School?
The student-teacher ratio at Eastern Mennonite School is 11.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Eastern Mennonite School rank in VA?
Eastern Mennonite School ranks #291 of 457 private schools in VA.
What is Eastern Mennonite School's MySchoolScout rating?
Eastern Mennonite School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Eastern Mennonite School a private school?
Yes, Eastern Mennonite School is a private coeducational school with a Mennonite affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Eastern Mennonite School a religious school?
Eastern Mennonite School has a Mennonite religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 362
- Gender Split
- 53% M / 47% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Mennonite
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Harrisonburg city
- Phone
- (540) 236-6000
- Area population (ZIP 22802)
- 29,370
- Area average commute
- 17.8 min
- Area median age
- 37.5
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 22802; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
Explore more schools
Related reading
Get school insights in your inbox
New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.